Presented by: Andrew Van Eden
Define the purpose for engagement Understand who you will engage ◦ Do you need to engage multiple groups? What is the end result (GOALS) you are seeking?
“A tool for participatory community analysis” Four Worlds International Institute for Human and Community Development Adapted from this model for a smaller more defined group and purpose
What’s happening now? What can we learn from the past? What would a healthy future look like? What do we have to do to get to that healthy future?
Specific Details? ◦ Four parts of self ◦ Community or school aspects ◦ Leave open/abstract Purpose of Question ◦ Get out all the frustrations of the issue Goal ◦ Set the groundwork for the perception of the situation right now ◦ Get issues and concerns out so that change can become focus
What is life like now at North Van Secondary? Safety Support Learning Expectations
Options for Recording: ◦ Sticky notes ◦ Strips of paper in basket ◦ Recording ◦ Artwork Purpose of Question ◦ Connect to how life was ◦ Connect to others experiences Goal ◦ Seek examples of how the past was better/worse/same as now ◦ Seek parents or elders input as guide
What can we learn from the past about education? ◦ What was school like for previous generations? ◦ How was education valued? ◦ How did we learn traditionally?
Two-Part Question: ◦ Interpersonal ◦ Personal Purpose of Question ◦ Shift focus to positive ◦ Begin thinking about the future Goal ◦ Identify what they want ◦ Get specific
What would life be like at North Van Secondary if it were good/healthy/balanced? Safety Support Learning Expectations
What would life be like at North Van Secondary if it were good/healthy/balanced? Safety Support Learning Expectations
Two-Part Question: ◦ What has to happen ◦ What do we have to do Purpose of Question ◦ Connect previous questions ◦ Plan for future Goal ◦ Create specific actions to resolve current problems
What has to happen and what do we have to do to get from where we are now to where we want to go? What has to happen? What do we have to do? NOW 2012
Summarize input from youth using their language Focus on where there is consensus Let final report be the starting process!!